kentucky derby

What must you wear to the Kentucky Derby? A big ole' hat! And, y'all know I just had to get a giant hat, ha! The only problem is, I didn't account for getting into my car. Take a look, it gets interesting, ha!

I'm here at the Kentucky Oaks in Louisville, Kentucky and I've got to tell you - the fashion is amazing. I love seeing these beautiful hats and wish we could wear them year round! Okay maybe not...  Check out our gallery from the fashion show and some of the amazing creativity that went into some of these hats!

Jaclyn is broadcasting live from the Kentucky Oaks this afternoon and is getting quite the education in horse racing . . . courtesy of this racing expert.  WATCH!

We know the mint julep is the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby.  The Lily is the official drink of today's Kentucky Oaks.  Here's a virtual sample!

Jaclyn is broadcasting live in Louisville today!  And she's bringing us wall-to-wall coverage of the Kentucky Oaks.  But, naturally, she couldn't attend a red carpet event without putting together her own miniature fashion show.  Here's what she's wearing!

Okay, let me back up a second. I saw this headline and I HAD to find out what the heck an "unstable clown party" is? On first glance, and I'm not afraid of clowns (like some people we know), but an unstable clown? Eh, I don't think so! In reality, this is an informal Louisville neighborhood event which pokes fun at the star-studded parties on Derby weekend.

Whether you are headed to Louisville this Saturday or are attending a world-famous Derby party right here in the tri-state, you'll need an awesome hat. Here's a tutorial on how to make your own with $20 in supplies. You'll need: A hat silk flowers feathers (optional) ribbon glue gun scissors floral wire A big thanks to my mother-in-law, Elaine Sollars, for helping me make the hat and the video..

This is fun!  The 140th Run for the Roses is coming up Saturday, May 3rd and we're celebrating by helping you find YOUR Kentucky Derby horse name.  Check out this cool name generator cooked up by The Courier-Journal.  What's YOUR horse's name?

The 140th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday and NBC Sports Group has plans for an unprecedented 15 hours of coverage.  And that coverage gets underway on Wednesday.  Here's the full schedule of Kentucky Derby as well as plans for continued coverage of the Triple Crown.

It's an honor to sing the National Anthem anywhere, but to have the honor of only being the sixth person to ever sing it at the Kentucky Derby must feel amazing. This year, the performance goes to a country music artist who I just know will make us all proud.

It's fair to say that UK forward Nerlens Noel could have taken anyone to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. As it turns out, his guest for the Run for the Roses was the most special guest of all at Churchill Downs that day.

Just heard on WBKR's Country Quickies that Martina McBride is in Louisville Saturday. Not only is she attending the Kentucky Derby, she will be performing the National Anthem prior to the race. Now, to the tune of "Dixie", Oh, I wish I was in Louisville, Kentucky, Lord, I know I might get lucky...